Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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. ? ?« f HE BOMmjl MILLS BROWN La Grange, Texas. Matriculated. ' 06: Private Co. B (4) ; Corpo- ral Co. -C (3) ; Sergeant Co. B (2) ; Lieutenant Co. F (Ij ; A ' larshal Final Ball; Marshal Final German ; President T. K. L. •Clicker Sug -John D. ' •Astorbilt This tow-headed individual was unkindh ' thrust upon us by the Class of 1910, where he has since won his undisputed title of Get-Rich-Quick Brown, or the Amateur Raffles. Was at one time an ardent admirer of the Ljmchburg debutantes of the valley, but cruel fate inter- f erred, and, alas ! he is no more. Was unan- imously elected president of the T. K. L. ' s on account of his previous experience. When com- manding a company, which has been known to happen, one of the men got seasick, so strong was the resemblance of his voice to a fog horn in mid-ocean. He strongly recommends studying materials amid the pianola strains of Dixies. Is anxious for the Westinghouse appointment, since he claims he is such a sure bell ringer. Chance of a lifetime, gentlemen; don ' t crowd too close. ALFRED G. BUESCHER Smithville, Texas. Matriculated. ' 07: Private Co. A (4). (3), (2), (1); Class Football Team (4); Marshal Final German. ■Bish Godfrev This light-gray oliject does not consist entirely of head : it also has feet, and in large quantities. Bish undoubtedly has the materials for making footprints in the sands of time, or on any other sands within a radius of several miles. He dis- embarked at V. M. I. dressed in a celluloid collar and a red necktie. Since that time he has developed a delicate, ethereal beauty, and has worn the shine off half the mirrors in barracks cultivating it. The pride of his heart is a little whisker on his chin, which he has carefully tended since its first appearance. He intends to become a benedict the day after graduation. Let us hope the bride will be congratulated. Days of absence, I am weary! She I love is far awav.

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PHILIP GUILLOU BLACKMORE Hajiptox, Va. Matriculated. ' 08: Marshal Final Ball; Marshal Final German; Scrub Football (2). (1); Class Baseball (2), (1) ; Private Co. D (3) ; Sergeant Co. C (2); Private Co. -.•V (1). ■Phi: Black P. G. ' ' Blackleg This illustrious brave joined us in 190S. thoroughly acquainted with the ways of the world, so he thought, until Shorty, with the help of his No. 8, taught him differently. Even then he retained his knowing frown. Most of his time is spent in shaving with a bayonet, practicing the Boston to his own monotone, and talking about a blue-eyed, dark-haired Irish beauty. The greatest favor his roommates have done him was to break the looking-glass, which had caused him to miss many formations. The army will be fortunate in obtaining P. G. as one of its officers. In fact, the time is now so near that he has already classed himself the equal of the officers of the Institute. Oh ! I guess not. CH.ARLES MELVILLE BRISTER, JR. Petersburg, Va. Matriculated, ' 07 ; Private Co. A (4) ; Corporal Co. D (3) ; Sergeant Co. E (2) ; Lieutenant Co. B (1) ; Scrub Football Team (2); Vorsity Football Team (T); Cadet Staff ' . ' Baron Yens Poseyama Yippy Red Posie Baron was born in the peanut center of the world — Petersburg ; but he soon tired of that country, and brought his sunset cranium to Lexington in order that he might famiharize him- self with Life ' s Shop Window. It didn ' t last but Three Weeks, however. He has expressed himself, while here, so forcibly against prohibi- tion that the organization known as wets has offered him a permanent position as soon as he graduates. Our personal opinion is that he will be a shepherd, where he can dream the days away in green pastures and shady nooks, and only the ilock will hear his golly-pat. The one blank space in his make-up is a bald spot, promi- nently situated in the middle of his vermilion headquarters. So, Mother Earth, you can easily recognize him when he struts forth into your realm. Perseverance wins the race.

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Bortpr MURRAY FAWCETT BURLESON Smithville, Texas. Matriculated, ' 07; Private Co. C (4), (3); Co. B (2). (1): Marshal Final Ball; Marshal Final German; Bomb Staff. Burlv Gerard •Rabbit What is so rare as a day in June? — Burly, the young man with the most touchiest ribs in bar- racks. It is only necessary to point your finger at him and he will climb the nearest wall. He also has the honor of being President of the Flop-Eared Club. In fact Burly is noted for the enormous size of his side wheelers, which he always carries at full cock. At night they have to be tied down to keep from flopping his brains out. His highest ambition is to become a great writer, and, at times, when he is not slaving for Tommy, he may be seen at this favorite stunt. Whe-e-e. He is a most 1-e-a-r-n-e-d scribe. VAUGHAN CAMP Franklin, Va. Matriculated, ' 08; Private Co. A (3),; Private Co. B (2), (1) ; Private Co. D (1) ; Dramatic Club (2) ; Assistant Editor-in-Chief of Cadet (2); Editor-in-Chief Cadet (1); Editor of Bomb (1); President of the Kerlin Literary Society; Marshal Final Ball; Marshal Final German. •V ' Blondy Von This handsome, blonde lady-killer drifted in about the first of September, 1908, after having completed the job of painting Richmond a deep crimson, and leaving the hearts of most of its fair damsels smashed to smithereens. Notwith- standing his meteoric career at Richmond College this precious youth on his arrival here imme- diately avowed his intentions of getting a Jackson-Hope Medal, and of breaking all previous records for heart smashing. Since then he has labored assiduously at both objects. By dint of extra hard (?) boning it seems likely that his first object will be attained, and as for the second— he spends all of his time (when not boning) in writing huge epistles, tlieir destina- tions varying anywhere from Chicago to the Florida Keys, in an effort to soothe the wildly beating hearts which have fallen victims to his charms. Ah, let me close my eyes and dream — sweet, Fanciful, vagrant dreams of love. 25